Corr Hans Eysenck

1. Auflage 2015
ISBN: 978-1-137-57323-0
Verlag: Macmillan Education
Format: PDF
Kopierschutz: 0 - No protection

E-Book, Englisch, 360 Seiten, Ebook (PDF)

Reihe: Mind Shapers

One of the most popular and controversial scientists of the twentieth century, Hans Eysenck had a major impact on psychology and society. Who was this charismatic and sometimes divisive figure, and why is he so relevant to science in the twenty-first century? Hans Eysenck (1916 – 1997) was a key figure in psychology, and his legacy still provokes varied and passionate responses. With interests that ranged from personality and intelligence to sex and violence in the media, Eysenck was unafraid to tackle contentious subjects of social and political importance. In the centenary of Eysenck's birth, Philip Corr explores the life and research of this contradictory and intriguing psychologist. With access to some of the people that were closest to Eysenck during his lifetime, Corr considers the scientific and historical contexts and assesses the continuing relevance of Eysenck's work.

Zielgruppe

Lower undergraduate

Autoren/Hrsg.

Corr, Philip J

Inhaltsverzeichnis

1. A Contradictory Psychology.- 2. An Interesting Childhood.- 3. An Alien in London.- 4. A Lucky Break.- Discovering the New World.- 6. Challenging Behaviour.- 7. An Implacable Personality.- 8. A Rebellious Cause.- 9. A Punishing Advocacy.- 10. Revealing Social Attitudes.- 11. A Crucifying Education.- 12. Progressing Intelligence.- 13. Up in Smoke.- 14. Science in the Shadows.- 15. The Centenary of a Maverick.

Über Autor(innen)

Philip Corr is Professor of Psychology at City University London, UK. His research interests cover personality neuroscience and behavioural economics. Philip's doctoral research tested Hans Eysenck's theory of personality, and he shared a desk with him for three months during his time as a student at the Institute of Psychiatry.